Gentian. A pretty autumn flowering gentian with many prostrate stems of dark green leaves. White trumpet-shaped flowers. Max Height 10cm to 15cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers September to October. Full sun. Hardy.
Gentiana sino-ornata ‘Mary Lyle’
A pretty autumn flowering gentian with many prostrate stems of dark green leaves. White trumpet-shaped flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Gentiana |
|---|---|
| Species | sino-ornata |
| Varietry | 'Mary Lyle' |
| Common Name | Gentian |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Height | 10cm, 15cm |
| Family | Gentianaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Prostrate |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | September, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | Divide and replant every 2-3 yrs |
| Border | Rock garden, Scree |
| Toxicity | |
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